Tag "Sierra"
New Competition: GMC Sierra 1500 Diesel vs Ram 1500 EcoDiesel
The popularity of pickup trucks in North America is seemingly at an all-time high, which is significant given that the entire automotive industry has seemingly shifted its focus to efficiency and economy. Sure, trucks are more efficient and practical then they have ever been before, but they are still very large and often feature large V8 engines under the hood, neither of which necessarily produce an economically friendly and fuel efficient vehicle.
2020 Pickup Truck Round-Up
The Canadian sportsman regularly travels into remote wilderness locations where a 4WD vehicle is a must-have. They also tow more than most – be it RVs, boats or powersports trailers. These are givens for those who enjoy hunting and angling. And, these needs certainly dictate the kind of trucks sportsmen buy. So, while there are currently many trucks and SUVs that will do these jobs, 2020 is going to grow the available field substantially.
First Look – The 2020 GM HD and Ford HD Trucks take an early bow
The fierce competition between the pickup manufacturers regularly witnessed in Half-ton advertising is quickly spilling into the Heavy Duty truck segment following the newest Ram HD being introduced as a 2019 model. Not long ago, model updates were most often singular events, with each brand following its own engineering schedule. Not anymore. The recent Ram release quickly brought news from GM (Chevy and GMC) and Ford.
GMC Sierra CarbonPro Editions Beginning Production
GMC has announced that the Sierra CarbonPro Editions will begin production in early June and will arrive at dealerships this summer. Available on the Sierra Denali 1500 and the Sierra
Commanding Presence: 2019 GMC Sierra 1500
General Motors has officially released the GMC Sierra 1500, bigger and badder in almost every aspect, while managing to weigh less than the outgoing vehicle to boot. The list of all-new features is long, among them an industry-first “CarbonPro” carbon fibre pickup box. We got to spend a little time behind the wheel of one recently and here’s what we found.
2019 Canadian Truck King Challenge
The 12th annual Canadian Truck King Challenge took place in the cold and rain of early October. Frankly, that’s the norm for our event. And while it makes for nasty driving, I always remind our judges that we are simply testing in the same conditions that Canadian truck owners encounter every day.
New Magnum Force Cold Air Intake for GM Silverado/Sierra from aFe Power
aFe Power is now offering a Magnum Force Stage-2 Pro 5R Cold Air Intake system for the 2009-2013 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 1500 with either the 5.3L or 6.2L
Airaid MXP Air Intake System
Airaid’s MXP Air Intake system starts with a replacement one-piece roto-molded air box that addresses the shortcomings of the restrictive factory design. Housed inside the air box is a premium air filter for outstanding air flow and filtration, while air is directed through a new air intake tube made from polyethylene. The system incorporates fresh air ducting which further promotes airflow, which will provide horsepower and acceleration gains for GM HD trucks.
GMC Announces 2019 Sierra Elevation
GMC are continuing with the launch of the next-generation Sierra lineup by announcing the new 2019 Sierra Elevation. The Elevation gives us our first look at the double cab, which
GMC Announces 2019 Sierra Elevation
GMC are continuing with the launch of the next-generation Sierra lineup by announcing the new 2019 Sierra Elevation. The Elevation gives us our first look at the double cab, which
